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They Breathe is a short journey into the depths of a forest filled with water. As you swim deeper, it's up to you to figure out the rules of an insidious ecosystem where nothing is as it first seems, and where everyone is after the same precious resource – oxygen!

They Breathe is a indie, survival horror and survival game developed and published by The Working Parts.
Released on May 23rd 2014 is available in English on Windows and MacOS.

It has received 1,283 reviews of which 1,079 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified They Breathe into these genres:

Indie Survival Horror Survival Adventure Hand-drawn Dark Stylized Story Rich Action Nature Short Atmospheric 2D Singleplayer Psychological Horror Underwater Exploration Cute Horror Lovecraftian

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Single Core 500 MHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mojave
  • Processor: Single Core 500 MHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Probably works on lower macOS as well!

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April 2025
The game is fun but short. There is a wave that is really RNG based that it's hard to save 2 frogs. I struggled with them on my switch even with simple controls. But overall cool expierience i'd say. At times scary, at times frustrating. Not too hard of a game it is if you don't intend to help a few frogs. A little tip from me: If a frog dies just push it to the top of the screen so it despawns and doesn't get taken to create more enemies
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Feb. 2025
I like frogs and the thumbnail of the game, BUT... Pros [*]That experience was good because it’s simple and has not too many mechanics, allowing you to forget about the oversaturation of games. [*]It has a lore as well. Just read the after-game notes. Cons [*]Another aspect of this game is its poor and repetitive gameplay. [*]Hard , considering the achievements. I have been thinking about whether to recommend it or not. I would recommend it because I love animals , especially frogs. But the game is actually a weak example of what it presents itself to be. My kindness knows no bounds. Conclusion: 5/10
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Jan. 2025
i literally love bullet hell games. and this is a good example. i mean sure, there's not that much bullet hell but still a absolute banger.
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Oct. 2024
This is one of the best games I've ever played, and the only game I would truly describe as an experience. It's so good at making you uncomfortable and uneasy, but it's never in your face scary or anything of the sort. It just tosses you into a ruined, parasitic ecosystem and lets you handle it yourself. No hints, no tutorials, hell, not even any real music once you've abandoned the surface of the water. It's just you, and the water + its many contents. If you know nothing about this game, i implore, no, i BEG you to play it blind. This game is an amazing horror experience, and should not be passed up, especially not for 2 dollars.
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Sept. 2024
Simple delivery on premise. Unnerving with excellent sound and music. Feels like an old arcade game on flash crossed with the simple, atmospheric, aquatic horror of Ecco. Offers a quick breather (pun intended) from the wide variety of more complex and expensive software you could be waiting to throw a couple bucks at. Well worth the price.
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Frequently Asked Questions

They Breathe is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.

They Breathe is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.

They Breathe received 1,079 positive votes out of a total of 1,283 achieving a rating of 8.01.
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They Breathe was developed and published by The Working Parts.

They Breathe is playable and fully supported on Windows.

They Breathe is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

They Breathe is not playable on Linux.

They Breathe offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

They Breathe offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There is a DLC available for They Breathe. Explore additional content available for They Breathe on Steam.

They Breathe does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

They Breathe supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

They Breathe is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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They Breathe
1.99€
8.0
1,079
204
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
0
Developer
The Working Parts
Publisher
The Working Parts
Release 23 May 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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